BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, March 21, 2024
Call to Order by Lion Vice President Jennah Gliha – Thank you Jennah – Great Job!
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Karen Stagner, Mike Matthews, John Corsi, Danny Dossman, Mary Shockley, James Harrison, Nick Valentine, Bree Vlam, Jennah Gliha, Rafael Salas, Rob Potts, David Tuma, Billy Conway, David Shaw, Wayne Carpenter, Larry Berg, Mac Hickerson, Sam Listi, Cree Childs
Guest: JT Grimm (joined today) – guest of Dwayne Williams
Song: by Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Dwayne Williams
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Nick Valentine
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – road-tripping to see the eclipse – goin’ to where the sun don’t shine
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: March – Wayne Carpenter (3/14), Rafael Salas Garza (3/11), Christa Strang (3/12)
NOTE: Wayne Carpenter’s birthdate was listed incorrectly previously – his b’day was last Thursday – we sang him Happy Birthday.
To Note: Jim Hightower, Temple Founders Lions Club, is promoting the 84th Annual Lions Follies. Tickets are $10 each; then He will draw a winner of a $100 gift card to Dead Fish Grill. Update: He didn’t come this week, maybe next week.
Announcements:
– Charter Night – Friday evening, May 3rd – James – sign up passed – will be plated dinner/no charge to Belton Lion and one guest – there will not be a regular lunch meeting on Thursday, May 2nd
– Wacky Boat Race –October 5th – Danny – please “share” the video posts on the Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race Facebook Page – new video coming out this week. Assembling Video Crew: Danny, Emily, Wayne, Jennah, Cree, Reese, Mary … volunteers WELCOME!
– Stampede – June 8th – Active Registration is now open! Need Sponsors! Thank you Mike Matthews for getting our first sponsor – Cochran, Blair & Potts – Thank you Rob Potts!
– HOCTIL Families Easter Food Baskets – Delivery on March 28 – Jennah, Christa & Bree – bring all items to next meeting. (sign up list attached)
– District Cabinet Meeting / District Convention – April 27- Waco, Texas – Hilton
– Texas Lions Camp lighted metal cut-out – donated by Mary Shockley – to be displayed at events – Thank You Mary!
Future Programs:
March 28 – Jennah Gliha – Easter Basket Delivery after Lunch
April 4 – Danny Dossman
April 11 – David Leigh
April 18 – Keith Cook (Board Meeting Afterward)
April 25 – Dwayne Williams
May 2nd – NO LUNCH MEETING
May 3rd – Charter Celebration, Evening Event
May 9 – Rob Potts
Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!
Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Back to School with God, July 20, 10am-Noon – Jennifer Bailey coordinating
– Belton 4th of July Parade – Danny – the Club elected Captain D to Chair our participation in the event.
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23rd Weekend.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.
